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Wed, Feb. 18, 2009

Is There a Green Cleaner for Silver Jewelry?

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trillium60
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I would like to be able to clean my silver necklaces, earrings and rings with a green cleaner if there is one. I tried rubbing the earrings with baking soda and that worked---a little, but what can I use for chains?

Comments (9)

Sat, May. 15, 2010 Posted by: Wormy

I second (or triple!) the

I second (or triple!) the toothpaste for silver. Not just jewelry, but even silver platters and such. My mom and I get beautiful silver trays and containers at thrift stores for cheap, and they look beyond hope. A little toothpaste (the paste not gel as stated above) and they are new again.

Mon, Feb. 22, 2010 Posted by: green_ernie

cleaning silver valuables?

hi, ive been cleaning silver for years as i deal in antique metalwares and the best non toxic method that has ever been produced is soda crystals and a professional cleaning plate.
after 40 years of cleaning antique silver i use this method and then finnish off with a mild non abrasive silver foam polish and i mean a light touch is all thats needed i use the cleaning plate url listed below. as for foam polish i use many brands but always make sure you buy the non abrasive mild variety. good luck. ernie :)

www.pristine2u.com/index.html

Wed, Feb. 03, 2010 Posted by: hneal98

Silver Cleaners?

Well, this cleaner cleans everything else, why not silver? You can find it here.

But, this cleaner is truely green and non toxic to humans and pets. Although it doesn't sit well with bugs and insects. :-)

Thu, Jul. 16, 2009 Posted by: StuGriffin

silver cleaners

I have tried just about every type of silver cleaner. I've tried paste, which will eventually polish right through your silver plate, toothpaste, which scratches, aluminum and baking soda, which works but slowly takes off silver along with the tarnish and harsh store-bought cleaners that burned my eyes. I found a silver cleaner on the internet called Silvermate. Its a liquid that is 96% water and very mild. It cleans and polishes in less than 30 seconds. Check them out if you want: www.silvermatecompany.com

Sun, Jun. 28, 2009 Posted by: msymonds

Thanks

The toothpaste works-THANKS for the HELP.
Mary

Wed, Jun. 10, 2009 Posted by: padriac

baking soda

I have some silver and pewter rings and pendants and what I've found works best is a little bit of baking soda with just enough water to make a thick paste and scrub with a green scrubby. (one made from recycled plastic of course)

Wed, Jun. 10, 2009 Posted by: chandelier

toothpaste

Toothpaste works good but has to be the paste not the gel.

Wed, Apr. 29, 2009 Posted by: tanyakneill

I always used diluted

I always used diluted Simple Green and let them soak for awhile and used a soft toothbrush to get in the crevices of my rings.

Wed, Feb. 18, 2009 Posted by: besideburns

green cleaner for silver

I found a website that states :
silver: line a pan with aluminum foil and fill with water; add a teaspoon each of baking soda and salt. Bring to a boil and immerse silver. Polish with soft cloth.

I also found a product that is possibly "green": it says no ammonia or abrasives

I also have heard that toothpaste(any kind works good)

-Pat

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